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Congress won Karnataka polls on AAP manifesto: Kejriwal

Congress won Karnataka polls on AAP manifesto: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Political parties earlier used to seek vote on the basis of caste and religion, said Kejriwal.

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the party's Rajya Sabha members Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha as well as its Gujarat chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi also figure in the list shared with the media on Tuesday night.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

Women in combat units not simple: Army chief

Women in combat units not simple: Army chief

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Permanent commission to women in combat units of the armed forces is not so simple as a click of a button but a gradual process and the issue has to be studied in detail, newly appointed Army Chief General V K Singh said on Thursday.

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.

IOC's sharp rebuke: IOA slammed for wrestling woes

IOC's sharp rebuke: IOA slammed for wrestling woes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The victim's friend, who was riding pillion on her scooty, had told the media that Anjali was drunk and had insisted on driving the two-wheeler on the fateful night.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Missing Haryanvi singer Sangeeta's body found buried in Haryana, two held

Missing Haryanvi singer Sangeeta's body found buried in Haryana, two held

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Sangeeta alias Divya had gone missing on May 11, and her family living in Delhi's Jaffarpur Kalan area reported it on May 14, they said.

AAP wrests Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat from Congress

AAP wrests Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat from Congress

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sushil Rinku on Saturday won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election, defeating his nearest rival and Congress nominee Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary by a margin of 58,691 votes.

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Ashok Kumar Tomar, who was posted in the central district, was suspended for allegedly threatening the family of the victim.

Banned PFI's political arm SDPI received over Rs 11 cr since 2018-19

Banned PFI's political arm SDPI received over Rs 11 cr since 2018-19

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In the financial year 2018-19, the party collected Rs 5.17 crore as contributions and Rs 3.74 crore in FY 2019-20.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Criticism against the August 12 order continued to pour in from the state and various parts of the country with National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Brinda Karat strongly condemning the sessions court judge's observation.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM to inaugurate first all-women bank on Nov 19

PM to inaugurate first all-women bank on Nov 19

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate country's first all-women Bharatiya Mahila Bank in Mumbai on November 19, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The court referred the NCRB data and said 38,947 women were raped in India in 2016. "What is to be done? Girls and women are getting raped left, right and centre," the bench said."

After beautiful women remark, LG gives nod for Bharti's prosecution

After beautiful women remark, LG gives nod for Bharti's prosecution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bharti's comment evoked sharp reaction from both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress.

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cast his vote at a polling station in Ahmedabad during the second phase of the assembly elections in Gujarat and said the state's people listen to everybody, but it is their nature to accept what is true.

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Delhi government on Wednesday moved to remove DCW Chief Barkha Singh by proposing Hindi novelist Maitreyi Pushpa's name to head the women's commission even as Singh accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of targeting her for summoning Law Minister Somnath Bharti in the south Delhi raid episode.

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Reportedly, as per SAI, the complainant was immediately brought back to India mid-way through her training to ensure her safety. The SAI has prima facie found the allegation as true, it said.

Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the Centre and Navy from releasing from services some officers (both male and female), who were not granted a permanent commission and sought reply from the Centre.

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Such was the reaction to the actor's tweet that his name had started trending with many on social media lashing out against Oberoi.

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Voting came to an end for the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday at 6 pm with data showing a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent an hour ago.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

Complaint against Kumar Vishwas closed, DWC tells Delhi HC

Complaint against Kumar Vishwas closed, DWC tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Singh's counsel said that "there are no proceedings pending in the case" before the body.

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The central government has told the Delhi high court that it would examine in consultation with stakeholders the issue of formulating the Uniform Civil Code after it receives the report of the law commission.

For the first time, Lucknow mosque to allow women to offer prayers

For the first time, Lucknow mosque to allow women to offer prayers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The city's main mosque will have a section especially dedicated to the women.

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'...it gets a survey report that they are going to lose elections.' 'The fear of losing elections will make them immediately conduct a caste census.'

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Union home ministry on Thursday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the affairs of the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, sources said.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

Bhilwara's Shame: Parents Sell Off Girls To Repay Loan

Bhilwara's Shame: Parents Sell Off Girls To Repay Loan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'These girls are sold to brothels because their parents are unable to repay their loans to money-lenders.'

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Addressing BJP workers at a felicitation function after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, he asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' and also launched a veiled attack on the West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, saying those who cannot challenge the saffron party democratically have resorted to 'murdering' its workers to realise their goals.

On Nirbhaya's 6th anniversary, 3-yr-old girl gangraped in Delhi

On Nirbhaya's 6th anniversary, 3-yr-old girl gangraped in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The minor girl was allegedly raped by one Ranjeet, who works as a guard and resides in the ground floor of the same building as the victim.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.